TOKYO/JAKARTA/KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's auto sales exceeded those in Indonesia for the second consecutive quarter, as the decline deepened in ASEAN's largest economy.
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A Chery showroom in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. The Chinese automaker's sales in Malaysia skyrocketed by 78.2% in the third quarter of 2025 from the previous year. Its competitive prices have attracted consumers who had considered buying Japanese brands. (Photo by Norman Goh)
TOKYO/JAKARTA/KUALA LUMPUR -- Malaysia's auto sales exceeded those in Indonesia for the second consecutive quarter, as the decline deepened in ASEAN's largest economy.